Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
groffi
ID:
683700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 247 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683033



Common Names

  • Eurya groffi
  • Groffi Eurya
  • Groffi


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Synonyms

  • Myrsine cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Eurya acuminata groffi (Merr.) Merr. ex Kobuski [unknown]

Description

Eurya groffi (also called Chinese Eurya, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Pentaphylacaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and hillsides. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eurya groffi is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eurya groffi has small, white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and small, oval seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eurya groffi is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eurya groffi

Eurya groffi is native to China and can be found in forests and scrub.

Eurya groffi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eurya groffi?

Eurya groffi

What is the family of Eurya groffi?

Theaceae

What is the distribution of Eurya groffi?

China

Species in the Eurya genus

Eurya phaeosticta, Eurya acromonodontus, Eurya acuminata, Eurya acuminatissima, Eurya acuminoides, Eurya acutisepala, Eurya alata, Eurya albiflora, Eurya amplexicaulis, Eurya amplexifolia, Eurya arunachalensis, Eurya asterica, Eurya auriformis, Eurya bifidostyla, Eurya boninensis, Eurya brassii, Eurya brevistyla, Eurya buxifolia, Eurya calotricha, Eurya castaneifolia, Eurya cavinervis, Eurya celebica, Eurya cerasifolia, Eurya ceylanica, Eurya chinensis, Eurya chuekiangensis, Eurya ciliata, Eurya coriacea, Eurya crassilimba, Eurya crenatifolia, Eurya cuneata, Eurya decurrens, Eurya degeneri, Eurya dielsiana, Eurya disticha, Eurya distichophylla, Eurya domaensis, Eurya emarginata, Eurya eymae, Eurya fangii, Eurya finisterrica, Eurya fosbergii, Eurya fragilis, Eurya glaberrima, Eurya glaberrima, Eurya glabra, Eurya glandulosa, Eurya gnaphalocarpa, Eurya gracilipes, Eurya greenmaniana,

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,

References